James Boyd Jr.

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James Boyd Obituary

GASTONIA - James Hardy Boyd Jr., 62, died July 21, 2009, in Gastonia.

He was a native of Mascot, Fla., son of the late James Hardy Boyd, Sr. and Hettie Hensley Boyd

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Founders Chapel of McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia with Rev. Ronnie Bowers officiating.

Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park with full military honors provided by the US Army from Ft. Bragg, N.C.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia.

James was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church, retired E-7 from the US Army with over 20 years of service. During his time in the Army he received various
commendations with valor and became a Purple Heart recipient while serving during the Viet Nam Conflict.

Survivors include his wife, Laura Moss Boyd; son, James Vincent Boyd of Butner; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy Marcia Bonner and James A. Bonner of Cameron; grandchildren, GenoDeon Geneall Barnett, James Hardy Boyd III, Jerry Lee Boyd, Elizabeth Marie Boyd; great-granddaughter, Jemya Bonner

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, William Henry Boyd; sisters, Nancy Marie Haynie and Mary Jean Boyd.

Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association 1820 East 7th Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204 or the American Heart Association 1229 Greenwood Cliff Charlotte, NC 28204.

Condolences may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com.

McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Boyd family.

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Published by Gaston Gazette from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Boyd

5 Entries

Cathy & Mike Bell

August 18, 2009

My forever friend Laura,
How do I begin to express my condolences to you and your family? I am so very sorry that I didn't know of Jim's passing and was there to share this with you. We have so many memories of Jim and are thankful for those. You are in our thoughts and prayers and know that with God, you will have strength and mercy always.
Love you

Sheila Walker- Medford

July 25, 2009

Dear Laura,
I am so sorry about Jimmy. I shall always remember us as the kids that loved to roller skate. Especially you and Jim who were like our "prince and princess". I can still remember at Skateland when they would play the song " tell Laura I love her". This was definitely yours and Jim's. I can still see it as if it were yesterday, skating around that wooden floor. Now you still have all those precious memories,and many more.. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sheila Walker Medford
Gastonia, NC

The Alexanders

July 24, 2009

Laura, Tracy and the entire family,
We're so sorry to hear the sad news. Find comfort that you will see Jim again..he's dancing with Jesus and the angels now in his new perfect body..pain free!
You're in our thoughts and prayers,
Kimberly, Mark, Drew and Grace

Julia Livengood

July 24, 2009

Laura, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you sweetie!

Danny & Betty Mos

July 24, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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